Published: Tue 14 May 2024, 2:03 PM

This stunning photo of the Northern Lights at Clonmacnoise was captured by Athlone photographer Liam Kidney (www.liamkidney.com)

Athlone photographer captures Heavenly scene at Clonmacnoise

Published: Tue 14 May 2024, 2:03 PM

When the Aurora Borealis reached Ireland last weekend, Athlone photographer Liam Kidney took his camera and headed for Clonmacnoise.

At the ancient monastic site, Liam captured these stunning images of the beautiful lighting, which he kindly shared with us this week:

The Northern Lights in Clonmacnoise last weekend. Photo by Liam Kidney (www.liamkidney.com)

The Northern Lights in Clonmacnoise last weekend. Photo by Liam Kidney (www.liamkidney.com)

The Northern Lights in Clonmacnoise last weekend. Photo by Liam Kidney (www.liamkidney.com)

Published: Tue 14 May 2024, 2:03 PM

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